Rumor has it that Apple will triple its iPad lineup in 2012, which is disagreed by many analysts, DitiTimes in Taiwan also denied that speculation, and saying that the change could dramatically lower the price for broader potential Apple fans and customers.
DitiTimes in the mean while predicted that Apple plans to expand its iPad-lineup by adding models to meet different needs including "high-end", "midrange", and offering iPad 2 continually. Are you waiting for a new iPad 3?
"With the existing iPad 2, the Apple tablet series may cover all price segments--from entry-level to high-end. Apple's pricing strategy for its iPad series is crucial to the tablet market. It remains to be seen at what price level Apple will set its entry-level iPad. For Wi-Fi-only models, U.S. $299, U.S. $349 or U.S. $399 may all be possible," the outlet said.
A $299 iPad has been on the market before, and it was only sold through third-party carrier like Verizon following the launch of iPad 2, Apple's second-generation model.
Gradually, tablets from competitors started to emerge, including Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom and etc, while Amazon's $199 Kindle Fire definitely shocked the tablet markets. Although it does not feature as a big display, and hardware owned by iPad, it sells for less than half price of Apple's entry-level iPad, and 1 million unit a week in December really outstanded iPad somehow.
Apple always trying to lower the cost and price by depending on its manufacturers, Foxconn in Shenzhen and Zhengzhou, and it was reported that the cost of an iPhone 4S is around 2000 RMB, approximately $317. China has a large population and a vast of cheap labors. 1 Million Workers. 90 Million iPhones. 17 Suicides is the truth in Foxconn Shenzhen plant. And iPhone 5 is coming this fall.
The suggested iPad price cut comes alongside price reductions on two high-profile tablets in recent days, with Sony knocking $100 off the price of its S series tablet over the weekend, and Research In Motion dropping the price of its entire line of PlayBook tablets to $299, down from its $499 starting point.
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